Flatiron School Blog
Software Engineering
How to Set Up a Professional Development Environment
One of the biggest differences between professional software developers — compared to most people — is the care and precision with which they set up their computers. In this article, I’m going to run through the process of getting a Mac ready to program professionally using the Ruby programming language. Why Ruby? There are lots […]
Artificial Intelligence
The Best Books for Getting Started With Deep Learning
If you want to get up to speed with deep learning, which books should you read? Consider starting with one or more of these three! While the idea of artificial neural networks was first proposed in the 1940s, and the first perceptron was built in 1958, the field of deep learning really started to take […]
Flatiron School
2019 Grace Hopper Celebration: 5 Panels to Check Out
The 2019 Grace Hopper Celebration is an incredible three-day event filled with inspiring talks and informative workshops. We’re proud to be involved with the Anita Borg Foundation, the conference organizer, and to sponsor the 2019 Social Impact Abie Award. We want to highlight just a few panels that we thought you might like to attend. […]
Tech Trends
How Tech Can Lead to Social Innovation: An Interview With Dr. Nimmi Ramanujam
Dr. Ramanujam is the Grace Hopper Celebration’s 2019 Social Impact Abie Award winner and we’re proud to sponsor this incredible award.
Alumni Stories
How One Student Went From Being an Athletic Trainer to a Software Engineering Coach
Meet Flatiron School student Victoria Fluharty! She’s a rockstar networker not only at formal events but in everyday life. By leveraging this valuable job-seeking strategy, she has leaped forward toward securing a job just by talking with individuals about her newfound passion. Read Victoria’s story here: You attended a college in West Virginia as a track athlete, double majoring […]
Alumni Stories
How One Student Went From Being a Photographer to Software Engineer
Meet Flatiron grad Jesse Billard! He graduated from Flatiron School in the fall of 2018 and landed a job in the New York City area. Jesse has always been drawn to career paths that involved a creative eye. He was a photographer, turned videographer, and eventually ventured into the food service industry. It is with […]
Software Engineering
What Does Amazon HQ2 Mean For Tech Jobs in Washington, D.C.?
A lot has happened since Amazon announced HQ2 will be coming to National Landing in Northern Virginia. Since November 2018, more details about the number of jobs being created and the headquarters itself have been revealed. With that, we’ve also learned more about tech jobs in the area and it’s good news for anyone looking […]